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1 Chronicles 12:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jeremiah was the tenth, and Machbanai was the eleventh.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the ranking order of brave warriors who joined David's army.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a list of warriors from the tribe of Gad who joined David while he was in exile from King Saul, highlighting the growing support for David as God's anointed leader. These genealogical records were important in ancient Israel to demonstrate God's faithfulness in building David's kingdom and preserving the nation's history. The specific mention of Jeremiah and Machbanai as the tenth and eleventh warriors underscores the detailed way Scripture records the individuals who rallied to God's chosen king.

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